Taggie blankets and animals

I'm finally out of my crafting/sewing slump and I'm ready to share what I've been working on.  Since there are three of us in my family pregnant right now I've been doing a lot of baby stuff.  I made these taggie blankets and little taggie elephants to go with.  I just made up the blanket pattern but I used this pattern from Homemade by Jill for the elephant.  I think they turned out SOOO cute!  And the best part is that you can hang them from the carseat or attach them to the taggie blanket because they have that nice tag on the top.

I make my taggie blankets small so they're easy to stuff in a purse or diaper bag without taking up too much space.  We all know there are way too many things we have to carry anyway!

Diaper pouches

These little diaper pouches are the best thing in the world.  This is one of my go-to baby shower gifts.  It will hold about 6 newborn diapers and 3 size 4 diapers along with a portable wipes case.  It's so handy - all you have to do is grab it and go!

Baby blankets

I learned how to make these really simple blankets by watching my mom.  They are just two pieces of flannel (1 yd each) with batting in-between, tied together with yarn.  

I always get my flannel on sale at Joann's so these are a really inexpensive, cute, cozy, and a practical gift for any kid ages 0-5 - after that age, they might not think it's cool to get a blanket for their birthday.

This is a train pattern with a solid blue backing.  I just used my lap quilting frame and tied it with white yarn.

I just zigzagged around the edges to finish it off.

This is one of my favorites!  I LOVE this animal print and I think the rolled edges look better and more finished.

Cute fabric huh?

Sock Monkeys

I made each of my boys a sock monkey for Christmas - Jonny LOVES his!

Too many monkeys jumping on the bed!

I was going to just buy the pair of socks and make them from scratch using an online pattern but I found a kit in the kids crafts section of Joann's for $8 that included everything from the buttons to the fabric for the hat on their heads.  It was pretty easy but since I had never made a stuffed animal before- it took a bit longer than I had anticipated.  But it was so worth it!

Black Apple Dolls

I love these!  Super easy and super cute!

I learned how to make these by going to this site.  It has a tutorial and a free pattern.  So much fun!